almindelig — meaning in English

English meaning

• common adjective Happening often, or found in large numbers; not rare.
• general adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
• normal adjective Usual, typical, or expected; conforming to what is standard.
• regular adj Happening at consistent, predictable intervals.

Senses

almindelig is used for these senses in English:

• common Mutual; shared by more than one.
• common Occurring or happening regularly or frequently; usual.
• general Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal. [from 13th c.]
• normal According to norms or rules or to a regular pattern.
• regular (chiefly, US) Having the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard. [from 17th c.]

common — full definition

1. adjective Happening often, or found in large numbers; not rare.
2. adjective Shared by two or more people or things.
3. adjective Ordinary or unremarkable, sometimes used to suggest something is unrefined or lacking class.
4. noun An open area of land, especially in a town, that everyone is free to use.

general — full definition

1. adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
2. adj Not detailed or specific; broad rather than precise.
3. adj Common or widespread among a group, rather than rare.
4. noun A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.

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